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Avatar for Pacific Arboriculture
Pacific Arboriculture
4.8(
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pacific Arboriculture did a great job on my neighbors trees along with one of my trees today. Safe and fair priced work. Awesome job on clean up. Professional, courteous and quick responses with all employees from scheduling to quoting to days work. 100% recommend."
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Storm work
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Storm work

+218

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
4.8(
141
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed two stumps removed and this company came to my rescue. They grinned both stumps in less than 30 minutes (even got rid of the roots for me), cleaned the job site, and left. Neil was super professional and responsive and beat any other quote I had for the job. Highly recommend them for your tree service needs."
Response time40 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
236
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guys to work with. Their team of arborists trimmed my trees and shrub with excellent care and left no trace behind that they were there other than perfectly pruned trees! Great pricing as well. WIll definitely use them again. Thank you!"
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
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From A to Zeke, LLC
5.0(
58
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zeke and his crew did a wonderful job for us. They arrived on time, went straight to work without stopping, and made short work of seven VERY large 20-to-thirty-year-old scrub maples that they cut down and hauled away. I was impressed and fascinated to watch these fellows as they cut, dropped, collected, and removed my trees. They always watched out for each other, even as they cared for the bushes and trees I wanted to keep. Professionals in every sense of the word! I believe I received real value for the cost, and I would absolutely recommend them without hesitation. Thank you, Zeke!"
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Removing stump

+20

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bushman Tree Service Inc
4.5(
300
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second time using Bushman Tree Service.  It went well again.
They were on time and good to work with.  The hedge looks great, and the rhododendrons look superb.  They cleaned up all of the branches and trimmings nicely.  We've had two neighbors ask for their name so they can use them.


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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Eastside Tree Works
4.3(
55
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan came out to give us an assessment about the health of an old cedar we have next to our home. I was concerned that he wouldn't be "straight" and would try to upsell services. However, I really wanted an experienced arborist to let me know why parts of my tree appear to be dying. Dan checked our tree out thoroughly and gave us his opinion that the tree is stressed but will most likely bounce back over the next several months. He then went on to look at a number of other trees on our property -- ALL AT NO CHARGE TO US -- and without trying to sell us any services. I have complete confidence in Dan and Eastside Tree Works. They came to take care of our landscape needs and didn't attempt to profit off of our ignorance. I will not hesitate to use them in the future!"
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+24

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC. Their customer service and communication response time was incredible, the scheduling was easy, their scheduling availability was excellent, and their work was absolutely superb!! We will definitely hire them again in the future. Kristina Montgomery"
Excavation
Excavation
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Excavation
Excavation

+1

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blake and the Arbor Barber team were fantastic! I had originally contacted four companies to provide me with estimates for cutting down two overgrown cherry trees. One company didn't show to provide an estimate and the remaining three were all within $50-$100 of each other. While Arbor Barber were the highest estimate, they were the company that I felt the most comfortable with. From the phone call with their office to schedule the appointment, to owner (Blake) that came to provide the estimate, to the crew that arrived to do the work, they were the most professional and friendly, and provided the most honest and pressure free estimate. The quality of the work was amazing, and I would recommend Arbor Barber to anyone that is looking for a fair and honest company to assist them with tree service."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marquense Landscaping Services LLC
4.4(
39
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Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quality work

"Arolto and his team did a fantastic job trimming my hedges and pulling out the weeds growing behind my house. Would recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

Yes, healthy and well-placed large trees can boost property value by an average of 3% to 15%. They improve curb appeal, offer energy savings through shade and wind protection, and are often considered by appraisers during home valuation. On the flip side, removing dead or hazardous trees can also increase value by eliminating safety risks. For the biggest return, choose low-maintenance, native species that thrive in your climate.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

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